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Summary: Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health with expertise and specialization in Epidemiology; for a full-time, 12-month/30-credit, tenure track faculty position to begin in August 2019 within the Department of Public Health.

Required Qualifications and Education: A successful applicant will have completed a terminal degree in Epidemiology.

Preferred Qualifications and Education: A degree in public health (MPH). A demonstrated commitment to graduate education (documented experience and teaching excellence), and research-related mentorship of faculty and students. The selected applicant will have a documented commitment to service at various levels including, University, profession, and community and the ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the College and University. Additionally, scholarship through publication and experience with funded research is desired.

Responsibilities: This position is in the Department of Public Health program within the College of Health Professions.

Primarily teach a variety of graduate level courses in epidemiology

Mentor students in individual research projects

Advise students, by assisting in curriculum planning and career searching

Engage in scholarly and service activity as required by the college and university

Serve on a variety of program and college level committees on behalf of public health

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Department/Division: The Department of Public Health is housed within the College of Health Professions. We are located in the rapidly expanding health care corridor of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty from other programs within the University, as well as with health professionals from community institutions, including the Van Andel Research Institute, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications begins immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.jobs.gvsu.edu. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The online system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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The Department of Public Health at Grand Valley State University is seeking to fill a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position with specialization in epidemiology for our MPH program. The applicant must have a terminal degree in epidemiology. Preferred qualifications include experience in graduate education, mentorship of students in research, and scholarship through publication and funded research. The department is part of the College of Health Professions located on the health science campus in the rapidly expanding healthcare corridor in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty from other programs within the University, as well as with health professionals from community institutions, including the Van Andel Research Institute, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

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The Department of Public Health at Grand Valley State University is seeking to fill a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position with specialization in epidemiology for our MPH program. The applicant must have a terminal degree in epidemiology. Preferred qualifications include experience in graduate education, mentorship of students in research, and scholarship through publication and funded research. The department is part of the College of Health Professions located on the health science campus in the rapidly expanding healthcare corridor in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty from other programs within the University, as well as with health professionals from community institutions, including the Van Andel Research Institute, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.